Point of interest
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
17 locals recommend,
Location
4 Battersea Park Rd
London, England
Nine Elms
Tips from locals
is an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs in need of help, and nurtures them until an owner or a new home can be found. It was established in Holloway in 1860 and moved to Battersea in 1871. The organisation holds an average of 260 dogs and 220 cats at any given time and has over its history helped more than 3.1 million dogs and cats. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home was established in Holloway in 1860 by Mary Tealby (1801–1865)[1] as the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs. The Home moved to Battersea in 1871 opposite Battersea Park and has a view of the Battersea Power Station. During World War II, then manager Edward Healey-Tutt advised against people euthanising their pets be
is an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs in need of help, and nurtures them until an owner or a new home can be found. It was established in Holloway in 1860 and moved to Battersea in 1871. The organisation holds an average of 260 dogs and 220 cats at any given time and has over its history…
Very cheap to enter and see all the cute dogs. The most famous shelter in England. Any money received from entrance fees goes straight into the charity. Definitely worth a visit
Battersea Dogs and Cats home. You have to pay to enter but the money goes to help look after the animals. You can walk around and meet all of the dogs and cats looking for a new home. It's a bit of an unknown place to non-Londoners but it's definitely worth visiting if you like animals.